The American Revolutionary War

The American Revolutionary War lasted from April 19, 1775, to September 3, 1783. The war is also known as the Revolutionary War or the American War of Independence. It secured American independence from Great Britain.

The fighting of both parties began on April 19, 1775, and after just a year, the Lee Resolution took place on July 2, 1776. The Declaration of Independence was announced on July 4, 1776.

The American soldiers were supported by the Kingdom of France Army and a few of the Spanish Empire soldiers. The official conflict took place in three different locations: North America, the Caribbean, and the Atlantic Ocean.

The Revolutionary War is what shaped the United States as a country. After the Revolution, the foundation of democracy was released. They are liberty, representation, freedom, and independence.

Background

The conflicts between the British Empire and the American States began a few years before the war. These tensions were affecting trade and the lives of general civilians. While the members of Congress met to negotiate another peace treaty, the war broke out.

On April 18, 1775, British soldiers marched into Concord, America, and tried to seize all the arms and weapons from the camp. The two sides fought at the Concord of Lexicon, marking the first formal battle of the Revolution.

Major Events

• 1779: The British took over Georgia.

• 1780: The British took over South Carolina.

• American soldiers pushed the British army into Yorktown.

• George Washington and his troops approached from the opposite direction, trapping the British soldiers.

The British soon withdrew from the war and surrendered.

Conclusion

The British signed the Treaty of Paris in 1783 and recognized America as an independent country.